You know those people. They’re that friend who takes thirty-two pictures to capture the perfect angle. They’re the husband who crafts a schedule for family vacation, the sister who straightens the wall hangings in offices, organizes clothes by occasion and color, and keeps a maximum of five...
Image: Martin Novak/Shutterstock Motherhood is a beautiful tapestry of a million little moments woven together. Intertwined in this masterpiece are the gifts of sacrifice, tears, laughter, grace, frustration and a whole lot of love. There’s truly no greater calling than that of parenting. I love many things in...
It’s springtime! (insert contented sigh) The incredible beauty of tree buds uncurling and transforming into fresh, green leaves. Swelling buds crack open, no longer able to contain their incredible joy, and tender plants are bursting forth in vibrant colors. In another month, the details of...
What does it mean to be free? This past week our family, along with a number of other volunteers and instructors, were ministering at a South Carolina prison. I wish I could fully describe what happened within the confines of electrical fencing surrounding the prison compound,...
Perhaps it's happened to you. Maybe on several occasions. You were hurt by a judgmental attitude; their words and condemning spirit cutting to the core. Perhaps it hurt deeply because it came from someone you considered spiritually mature or a close friend. Someone you...
PC Alisha Mullett This past year was a tough one for me. My eczema and side-effects of my medication usually keeps me awake at night. A lot. So during the nights, I’m praying for whoever comes to my mind, and I’m writing. And until He chooses...
PC Alisha Mullett Love is defined as many things. Physical attraction between two people. Two hearts connected. Mutual commitment, regardless of life’s challenges. But I’m learning that love is more than that…much more. Before I go into more depth, let’s reflect a bit… Why are men most commonly...
There’s just something about a new year. A fresh beginning. Clean slate. January comes around and everyone eagerly begins with lofty inspiration and creative plans for the future. We begin the year with wonderful resolutions. Then comes February… PC Alisha Mullett Before we know it, we become...
She wrapped her little arms around my neck, tears running down her face. It broke my heart as she told me how she was feeling. Discouraged and alone. I hugged her, reassuring her of my love. And my resolve....
I squeezed the mic tightly. And then a little tighter. I looked out over the sea of crowd, but it was all just random blurs of color through my tears. I swallowed, looked down, closed my eyes, and squeezed again. But I just couldn’t do...